Happy Thanksgiving images, wishes and greeting cards
Thanksgiving is a North American harvest holiday for giving thanks, celebrated with a family feast of turkey, pumpkin pie and gratitude. Choose a design, add your name and message, and download it free.
When: The fourth Thursday of November in the United States, and the second Monday of October in Canada.
Thanksgiving greeting images (9 designs)
Golden glowHappy Thanksgiving to you
Pattern panelGrateful for you today
Night skylineThankful, blessed, together
Bokeh lightsGratitude fills my heart
Mandala circleWarm wishes this Thanksgiving
Classic frameA feast of love and thanks
Wishes for familyHappy Thanksgiving to my wonderful family! I am so thankful for every one of you and fo…
Blessings for loved onesDear Mom and Dad, thank you for everything you have done for me. I am grateful for you…
Heartfelt messageWishing you a Thanksgiving full of gratitude, good food and the people you love most. H…Tap a design to personalise it and download.
When is Thanksgiving? Dates for 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Fixed date |
| 2027 | Thursday, November 25, 2027 | Fixed date |
- This is US Thanksgiving, on the fourth Thursday of November. Canadian Thanksgiving is on the second Monday of October.
Dates last checked on 2026-10-21. See the full 2027 festival calendar.
About Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States, held on the fourth Thursday of November, and in Canada, held on the second Monday of October. It began as a harvest festival and a day for giving thanks. In the United States it is often linked to a harvest feast shared in 1621 by the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag people, and Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving in 1863.
Today the holiday centres on gathering with family and friends for a large meal, traditionally including roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. Many people also watch parades and football, volunteer, or share what they are thankful for around the table. The tone of the day is warm and grateful, so messages thank loved ones and wish them a happy and peaceful holiday.
How Thanksgiving is celebrated
- Sharing a large family meal with turkey and pumpkin pie.
- Saying what each person is thankful for.
- Watching parades and football, and spending time together.
- Volunteering or donating to people in need.
- Travelling to be with family.
Thanksgiving wishes for family
Heartfelt messages for parents, siblings, spouses, children and relatives. Copy one, or open a message card above to edit it and download it as an image.
- Happy Thanksgiving to my wonderful family! I am so thankful for every one of you and for all the memories we share.
- Dear Mom and Dad, thank you for everything you have done for me. I am grateful for you today and every day.
- To my brothers and sisters: I am thankful for the laughter and the love we share. Happy Thanksgiving!
- To my beloved spouse, thank you for being my partner in everything. I am so thankful for you this Thanksgiving.
- Happy Thanksgiving to my children! You are my greatest blessing, and I am thankful for you every day.
- Wishing grandma, grandpa and all our relatives a very happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for bringing us together.
Thanksgiving wishes and messages
Copy a message to send with your image, or use it as a caption.
- Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of gratitude, good food and the people you love most. Happy Thanksgiving!
- I am thankful for you today and every day. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
- May your table be full, your heart be happy and your home be warm. Happy Thanksgiving!
- On this Thanksgiving, I want to say thank you for your friendship, kindness and love.
- May the blessings of this season stay with you all year. Wishing you a peaceful, happy Thanksgiving.
- Sending warm wishes for a day full of gratitude, laughter and pumpkin pie.
Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving in 2026?
Thanksgiving in 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026. This is US Thanksgiving, on the fourth Thursday of November. Canadian Thanksgiving is on the second Monday of October.
When is Thanksgiving in 2027?
Thanksgiving in 2027 is on Thursday, November 25, 2027. This is US Thanksgiving, on the fourth Thursday of November. Canadian Thanksgiving is on the second Monday of October.
When is Thanksgiving?
In the United States it is the fourth Thursday of November. In Canada it is the second Monday of October.
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
It began as a harvest festival and day of giving thanks. Many people today use it to express gratitude and spend time with family, and the history is often discussed with respect for Native American perspectives.
What are traditional Thanksgiving foods?
Common dishes include roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, green beans and pumpkin pie.
